Granada, White Villages and Costa del Sol
6 nights from €1399
5From the mountains to the sea in Andalucía
This bike tour offers a unique opportunity to explore the stunning, sun-soaked region of Andalucía in Spain.
Your tour begins in Granada, filled with ornate Moorish architecture, from the famous Alhambra Palace to the many churches, mosques, and other structures.
Your cycling journey then leads you through lush countryside with panoramic views of the snow-capped Sierra Nevada mountains - one of the most spectacular mountain ranges in Europe.
Cycling onward through rolling hills, olive groves, and quaint villages, you will have plenty of time to soak in the vibrant culture and history of the area with its unique Arab influence.
Your route also includes the White Villages of Loja and Ronda, two of the stunning White Villages of Andalucía. These picturesque spots are known for their bright-white facades, narrow cobblestone streets, and quaint atmosphere.
Finish on the stunning Costa del Sol in the port city of Marbella. Wander the charming meandering streets of its old town and enjoy the Mediterranean sun and sea.
From Marbella, you can transfer to Malaga. Malaga is one of the oldest cities in the world, offering a wealth of history and culture with its Moorish Old Town being a particular highlight. You won't want to miss it!
Daily Program
Day 1: Granada
This tour starts in the wonderful city of Granada. You will spend the night in the Parador next to the 13th-century Alhambra, an ancient Moorish palace and fortress complex, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is renowned for its complex Islamic-style architecture and decoration.
Be sure to taste the tapas!
Day 2: Granada - Loja
41 miles/67.5 km
You will be met by our tour representative at 9:30 am in the hotel lobby for bike rental delivery and fitting. The first cycling day runs parallel to the Genil River until you reach Valdevaqueros, the hometown of Federico García Lorca.
You then cycle through beautiful landscapes and villages to Loja, a gorgeous white village. It is situated in the foothills of the Sierra de Loja, at an altitude of just over 1,000 meters. Loja has been declared a Site of Cultural Interest by the Spanish government. Once a Moorish stronghold, the remnants of walls and towers of the former citadel remain.
Elevation: + 512 m/-759 m
Day 3: Loja - Antequera
32 miles/53 km
The route today leads to Antequera, in the heart of Andalucía, known for its historic buildings, monuments, and archaeological sites, including the impressive megalithic monuments of El Torcal and El Peñón de los Enamorados. Enjoy the vibrant culture and local gastronomy, featuring a variety of tapas and wines.
Elevation: + 806 m / - 825 m
Day 4: Antequera - Caminito del Rey
19 miles/32 km
One of the highlights of this tour is your stay in El Chorro. You will overnight in a hotel located in one of the most impressive places in Malaga, the Gaitanes Gorge featuring the Caminito del Rey, a spectacular walkway carved into a narrow gorge by King Alfonso XIII. The entire walkway is surrounded by stunning limestone cliffs and offers incredible views of the El Chorro Gorge below. The route of El Caminito del Rey is spectacular, from its entry to the swamp of El Conde de Guadalhorce up to its exit via the El Chorro dam that runs across two gorges, canyons, and a huge valley. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit the official website.
Elevation: +492 m / -784 m.
Day 5: Caminito del Rey - Ronda
37 miles/60 km
Cycling from Caminito del Rey to Ronda is a spectacular route that takes you through some of the most beautiful scenery in Andalucía. You ride along the riverside of the Guadalhorce Valley, passing through small villages, rolling hills and spectacular landscapes. As you get closer to Ronda, the landscapes become more mountainous with dramatic views of the Serrania de Ronda and the Sierra de Grazalema. It is a challenging ride, but well worth the effort!
Today's cycling itinerary ends up in the emblematic town of Ronda, one of the most famous in Andalucía located at the top of a deep gorge and whose old city center dates from the Arab era.
The deep and dramatic El Tajo Gorge in Ronda divides the old and new parts of the city. It is spanned by three ancient stone bridges. The Puente Nuevo is the largest and most iconic, built between 1751 and 1793.
The city has a variety of other historical sites, including the Arab Baths, the Church of Santa María la Mayor and the Palacio de Mondragón.
Elevation: +1575 m / - 1085 m
Day 6: Ronda - Marbella
36 miles/59 km
Today will start with a transfer from Ronda to the small village of Jubrique. From here, you cycle on a quiet road to Estepona then onward on the coastal route to Marbella. The ride is a mix of flat terrain and rolling hills and climbs. Despite being a touristic city, Marbella shelters an old historic center with narrow streets and a busy life.
Elevation: + 828 m / - 1547 m
Day 7: Marbella
option to transfer to Málaga
The bike route ends in Marbella because it is difficult to get to Málaga by bicycle. An optional transfer to Málaga is available. If you like golf, there is a lovely Parador in which you can practice and if you prefer to stay in the city center, there is another Parador in Gibralfaro Castle. Let us know your preferred option and we will happily provide a quote!
Hotels
These are sample hotels and may vary by availability.
Your accommodations will be a mix of 4-star hotels and paradors. Paradors are typically located in historic buildings such as castles, monasteries, and stately homes, offering a unique and authentic experience
Granada: Hotel NH Collection Granada Victoria (optional upgrade to Parador de Granada)
Loja: Hotel el Mirador
Antequera: Parador de Antequera
Caminito del Rey: Hotel La Garganta
Ronda: Parador de Ronda
Marbella: Hotel Baviera
If extra night is booked:
Málaga: Parador de Málaga or Parador Málaga Golf
Remember that you can request extra overnights before, after and during your tour!
Bikes
Trekking bike
Please note specs are dependent on which bike is available, but will be similar to what is listed below.
Frame: Aluminum trekking frame
Fork: Suntour NEX with hydraulic lockout
Brakes: Magura HS 11
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore 10-speed
Shifters: Shimano Deore 30-speed
Crankset: Shimano Deore FCT611
Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore 10-speed
Chain: Shimano Deore
Cassette: Shimano Deore 10-speed
Tires: Schwalbe City Light 40-622
Front Hub: Shimano DH72 hub dynamo (black)
Rear Hub: Shimano Deore (black)
Lighting: AXA Pico LED sensor light
Rear Light: Trelock LS 623
Luggage Rack: Pletscher Athlete System, 3-strut
Fenders: SKS plastic
Saddle: Selle Royal Freccia with decor
Kickstand: Pletscher rear stand
Grips: Ergon GP1-L-OEM
Chain Guard: Horn Catena
Pedals: Marwi aluminum with CrMo axle
Electric bike
Please note specs are dependent on which bike is available, but will be similar to what is listed below.
Wheelset:
Rim: ZZYZX Cross Attack (front & rear)
Tire: Michelin E-Wild 29 (front) / Michelin E-Wild 650B (rear)
Drivetrain:
Chainwheel Ratio: 1x; 34T
Cassette Ratio (12-speed): 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 22, 25, 28, 32, 36, 42, 50
Suspension:
Fork Suspension Travel: Not specified (listed under "Travel:" without value)
Brakes:
Brake Disc Size: 203 mm (front and rear)
Motor:
Engine: BOSCH Performance Line CX
Battery:
BOSCH PowerTube 625Wh
Display:
Bosch Intuvia 100 Display
Gravel bike
Please note specs are dependent on which bike is available, but will be similar to what is listed below.
Frame: UD 24T/T700 Toray Carbon, 142x12mm
Fork: Rigid Carbon Fork, 100x12mm
Handlebar: WRC Aluminum 400×31.8mm
Stem: WRC Aluminum 31.8mm
Shifters: Shimano RX810 11-speed
Brakes: Shimano RX810
Rear Derailleur: Shimano RX812 11-speed
Cassette: Sunrace MS7 11-speed 11-42T
Chain: KMC X11S 11-speed
Crankset: Shimano RX810 170–175mm, 42T
Tires: WTB Riddler 700x45C
Saddle: Selle Royal Lift
Seatpost: Aluminum 31.6x350mm
Wheels: Shimano RS171, 28H
Headset: FSA Tapered
Sizes: SM, MD, LA
Accessories
One per person: helmet, map holder, rear pannier
One per two people: pump, lock, multi-tool, spare inner tubes, tyre levers, patches.
Bike Protection:
Bike protection can be purchased at the time of booking. You can read more about that HERE.
Pedals:
The bikes will have flat pedals. If you want to bring your own pedals, please bring your own shoes and also the necessary equipment to change the pedals.
Helmets:
Helmets are available on this tour; however, we recommend that you bring your own helmet for safety and hygiene purposes.
Surface and terrain
You will cycle a total of 183 mi. (293 km), mostly on rural secondary roads. 10% of your route leads along country paths. It is an undulating and at times demanding route, especially from Caminito del Rey to Ronda.
How to get there
Tour start:
Nearest airport: Granada, Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport (GRX)
From GRX: The Granada-Aeropuerto bus line connects with the city center, located 17 kilometers away, with strategic stops in places like Avenida de Andalucía, the bus station, Gran Vía de Colón and Paseo del Violón, next to the Palacio de Congresos. The full journey takes approximately 45 minutes.
Another option: Malaga Airport (AGP)
There are direct buses to Granada from the airport.
Arrival transfer from Malaga to Granada is available for a supplement.
Tour end:
Nearest airport: Malaga, Malaga Airport (AGP)
From the city center, you can take a train. Bus and taxi are good options, too.
Reviews
- ★★★★★ Silvia Guillemi
Great experience !
This was a great trip, we enjoyed visiting Andalucía and some of their great towns and cities. We had excellent support through our ride by Jorge. He will provide information on restaurants and places to visit in each town , he also helped us when one of our bikes had a flat tire !!
There are a lot of hills to climb but the views are worth it ! the hotels were excellent , and included a couple of Paradors that were amazing- What was the date of your tour?
- October 2025
- How many tours have you completed?
- Five
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- Somewhat harder
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- Families with teens
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- ★★★★★ Arlene
perfect blend of scenery, wonderful accommodations, and lovely towns.
Jorge was such a great resource each step of the way We loved being totally on our own schedule, no wake up call to get luggage to the lobby on time. The hotel accommodations were wonderful and the route was well done to avoid traffic.
- What was the date of your tour?
- October 2025
- How many tours have you completed?
- 6
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
BikeTours.com staff reply from bozena_kusovac
Arlene,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re so glad you enjoyed the flexibility of the tour. Sounds like everything worked out perfectly!
Bozena
- ★★★★★ Mike Cridge
Granada, white villages to Ronda
We had a great experience and the level of service that Jorge & Antonio provided made the difference in making this a truly amazing trip. Jorge kept in touch with us daily to ensure all was good, our luggage always arrived at the destination ahead of us. We had new bikes, and when the odd thing went wrong with the equipment Antonio came and repaired what needed fixing. The only issue we had was the Garmin, which ran out of power, so they arranged for a power pack that extended its range .
We would recommend them to anyone, it made the trip enjoyable knowing they could be contacted if anything went wrong.- What was the date of your tour?
- March 2025
- How many tours have you completed?
- None
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- Somewhat harder
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- First-time bike tourists
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- ★★★★★ Nancy S
E bike ride
Great way to see Spain off the beaten track. New e bikes from Bicicletas La Estacion in Granada, we had an issue with brakes on one of the bikes and GPS running out of battery on our way to Loja, Antonio picked up, fixed and returned bike same night and brought back up battery for the GPS. We really recommend renting the GPS as map books are difficult to follow. Ground handler, Jorge, was awesome, he was in contact with us daily and responded immediately to any issues we had. Caminito del Rey is unbelievably beautiful, but don’t go with high expectations of Hotel La Gargantua as it is comfortable, but it is nothing like the other hotels and Paradors which exceeded expectations. We stayed two nights in Antequera and Ronda which we recommend. If you are on an ebike, conserve your battery as much as you can from Caminito to Ronda as it is a good climb. Lastly, dealing with Penelope from Bike tours.com made the planning of the trip effortless.
- What was the date of your tour?
- March 2025
- How many tours have you completed?
- Two
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- Somewhat harder
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- ★★★★★ James Watson
Granada to Marbella
Excellent trip
Beautiful scenery
Great towns to visitThe last day from Ronda to Marbella is only for experienced cyclers comfortable with decending on a mountain road with traffic
- What was the date of your tour?
- Oct. 2023
- How many tours have you completed?
- 5
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- Somewhat harder
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- First-time bike tourists
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
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